By: Real Brides-to-Be

Nearly two thousand miles separate Minneapolis and San Francisco, as well as sisters and best friends Lindsay Dorcas and Kim Carlson. But through the use of modern technology (including many phone calls and Skype sessions), they have created a one-stop Pinterest-inspired shop for gals on the go. Yellow Pinwheels offers perfectly crafted party packages appropriate for any wedding affair, from bridal showers to bachelorette parties.

Yellow Pinwheels’ corporate offices and warehouse are located in Minneapolis, but the inspiration for the shop began when they were children growing up in Wisconsin.

“Our mother was the quintessential party planner, and still is to this very day,” says Lindsay. “She would always ensure that our get-togethers would not only be perfect in décor, but that everyone would have fun, and there would be a personal touch on everything that went into our celebrations.”

Kim and Lindsay wanted to take the inspiration their mother gave them and create a unique, one-click party shopping experience. As busy businesswomen, both of the sisters understand how valuable time is, and how difficult it can be to plan memorable parties for friends or family under a time crunch.

“We found ourselves running around trying to gather amazing decorations, and it was fun, but it was a total time suck. We wanted to consolidate that shopping into one spot,” says Kim.

Enter: Yellow Pinwheels.

The name subtly represents the sisters’ vision for the company. Yellow, their mother’s favorite color, pays homage to a woman who has done so much for their family, and the pinwheels represent the whimsical lightheartedness and fun that the company strives to provide for its customers.

Yellow Pinwheels wants to save you time—and the embarrassment of a Pinterest project gone wrong. So how does it work?

Step Two: Choose your price tier, which ranges from $54.99 to $199.99. A “straight up” tier provides basic necessities for up to 20 guests, while a “with a twist” tier builds on the original package and offers more theme-inspired trinkets for up to 20 guests.

That’s all there is to it. If you live in the metro, you can stop by the warehouse to pick up your party planning goodies, otherwise, they’ll ship it to you for free.

Kim says, “What’s really cool about the company is that some of the products we put into the packages are totally up to the customer to figure out what to do with it. It’s not just your average party where you have a traditional plate and you have to use it as such. You can really get creative.”